Global Strategy & Geopolitics Advisor (20+ years)

Stanislav Rodionov

New York, USA • +1-312-***-**** • ************@*****.***

Executive Profile

U.S.-based strategy and international relations professional with 20+ years of experience operating across global markets at the intersection of technology, economics, and geopolitics. Proven track record advising on strategy consulting, market entry, cross-border strategy, and regional positioning across Eastern Europe, CIS, and global markets. Combines academic training and extensive experience in international economics and China with deep cultural fluency in Russia and Eastern Europe.

Brings a practitioner-level understanding of how political, economic, and institutional dynamics translate into real-world strategic outcomes.

Core Competencies

• Geopolitical & Economic Analysis

• International Strategy & Market Entry

• Cross-Border Advisory & Risk Assessment

• Russia, CIS & Eastern Europe Expertise

• China (Economic & Institutional Context)

• Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Global Market Expansion

• Program & Project Leadership

Professional Experience

Strategy Consultant

Staegers Consulting LLC — New York, NY

2023 – Present

• Advise clients on international market entry, growth strategy, and cross-border positioning

• Provide consulting to media and community organizations focused on immigrant audiences and regional dynamics

• Support strategic planning, pricing, and program execution for international initiatives

• Analyze market and geopolitical factors impacting business expansion International Sales Director

AWARA IT — Barcelona, Spain

2021 – 2023

• Led global market expansion and partnership strategy across multiple regions

• Built and managed international partner ecosystems across Europe and emerging markets

• Advised clients on digital transformation and operational strategy Head of Region CIS / Sales Director

Juniper Networks — CIS Region

2017 – 2021

• Directed regional strategy and market positioning across CIS countries

• Managed relationships with telecom operators, enterprises, and government-linked entities

• Delivered $150M+ annual revenue while expanding regional footprint Head of CIS Service Provider Segment

Cisco Systems

2015 – 2017

• Led regional strategy for telecom sector recovery and growth

• Secured $100M+ in strategic projects

• Managed multi-country teams across politically complex markets Strategic Partnerships Manager – Eastern Europe

Nokia Siemens Networks

2012 – 2015

• Developed partnerships with major regional stakeholders and institutions

• Supported deployment of large-scale infrastructure initiatives Earlier Roles:

Huawei, Nokia, Sun Microsystems, Motorola, Xerox

• Held leadership roles in key accounts, regional expansion, and emerging markets strategy across EMEA, CIS, LATAM, and APAC

Education

MBA, Marketing Management

DePaul University, Chicago

BSc, International Relations (China Focus)

Military Institute

• Chinese Civilization, Chinese & English Languages Languages

• English — Full Professional

• Russian — Native

• Mandarin Chinese — Working Proficiency

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